Faculty

UI wins $3 million grant to launch water sustainability graduate program
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
A new Sustainable Water Development graduate program, inaugurated with a grant from the National Science Foundation, will prepare UI students for careers as engineers, entrepreneurs, professors, or in other professions in the STEM fields.

Making counseling services more accessible
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
The University of Iowa is working to better serve its students by providing counseling services where they spend their time. This year, there are three embedded therapists on the UI campus, in Stanley Hall, the College of Dentistry, and the athletics department.

Never too soon to intern
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
First-year students shouldn't rule out looking for summer internships. Working as an intern can provide valuable career building experience for students who are qualified and emotionally ready, even after just one year at school.

Standing ovation
Monday, September 12, 2016
Hundreds of enthusiastic patrons and well-wishers from across the country, including local, state, and national leaders, gave a standing ovation to the University of Iowa's new Hancher Auditorium during a grand opening ceremony on Friday, Sept. 9.

Avenues to effect change
Monday, September 12, 2016
Lena Hill, recently appointed senior associate to the president, discusses the priorities and experiences she brings to her new role.
Iowa study finds employee-owned businesses generate more revenue
Friday, September 9, 2016
A study by Ernest O'Boyle, professor of management and organizations in the Tippie College of Business, finds that employee-owned businesses generate more revenue and can increase their profits.
Another step forward in MS research
Friday, September 9, 2016
UI researcher Terry Wahls has been awarded a $1 million grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) to compare the ability of two popular diets to treat multiple sclerosis–related fatigue.

Security office warns of email scams
Friday, September 9, 2016
UI IT professionals are seeing a rise in phishing scams. Use these tips to avoid compromising your account.

UI's fall enrollment numbers reflect commitment to access and excellence
Thursday, September 8, 2016
The University of Iowa Class of 2020 tops previous records in achievement, boasting nearly 800 Old Gold Scholarship recipients, as well as 1,360 first-generation students.

UI names residence hall after Elizabeth Catlett
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
The UI has proposed naming the Madison Street Residence Hall after renowned sculptor and printmaker Elizabeth Catlett, the first African American woman to receive an MFA at the University of Iowa.

Old Gold: Wishing Herky a happy birthday
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
In 1948, the business manager for the UI athletics department held a pair of contests: one to create a university mascot and another to name it. And, thus, Herky the Hawk was born. UI Archivist David McCartney details two recent acquisitions that help celebrate Herky's 68th birthday.

A time to reflect: Remembering Dean Rita Frantz
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
University of Iowa College of Nursing Dean Rita Ann Frantz, 68, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 7, at her home in Iowa City following a long and courageous battle against cancer.
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